Police: Man tried to swindle woman into paying for work she didn't request
A Latham man who police said stole $200 from an elderly woman after trying to swindle her into paying for labor she said she didn't request was arrested on Friday, May 18, according to State Police reports.
Tae Kwon Do instructor slapped with child porn charges
A Colonie Tae Kwon Do instructor was arrested on child pornography charges Thursday, May 17, according to Colonie police.
Cohoes purse snatcher faces jail time
A Cohoes man faces jail time for snatching the pocket book of an elderly woman after pleading guilty to one count of attempted robbery in the second degree, a felony, in Albany County Court on Thursday, May 17, according to Albany County District Attorney David Soares' office.
Early trip to court in Congressional race
Dieterich challenges Tonko’s third-party petition signatures
Bob Dieterich is hoping to strike Paul Tonko’s name from the Independence Party ballot line, but Tonko is confident his name will remain.
Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.
Editorial: Visit us on the go
This editorial appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.
POV: Program all about the right Choices
This point of view column appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.
Albany County school budget vote results
Check here for the results of school budget, board of education and proposition votes in school districts across Albany County.
A perfect game for all
They named themselves the “House of Six” —two college boys from Florida and one each from Louisiana, Kansas, Arizona and Connecticut, living together under one roof.
Town looks into logging at Stony Creek
Idea first considered in 2002 as revenue generator, town waits for bids
The Town of Colonie is looking into just how lucrative logging at the Stony Creek Reservoir in Clifton Park would be, and passed a resolution to draft a request for proposals (RFP) to gauge interest at the Thursday, May 3, Town Board meeting.
Writer takes off the gloves
Lisa Petrocelli took a ride on her cousin Vinny’s motorcycle when she was 15. She said she was scared but never felt such a thrill and vowed to do it again someday. That day came more than 20 years later, when she and her husband, Dino, bought a motorcycle of their own.
High-tech software finds local home
Wolf Road company pushing European software in the states
The Capital District is quickly becoming a nanotech hub, attracting global businesses and new jobs. One of those new players hopes to act as a supporter of the manufacturing being done here and potentially improve semiconductor, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities around the region.
Undercover investigation nets four drug arrests
An undercover investigation by the Albany County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of four people at the Methadone Treatment Clinic in Albany, according to an announcement on Monday, May 14.
Accident leads to arrests
A late night accident on I-787 in the City of Albany on Friday, May 11, led to the arrests of three people, according to State Police.
Rexford man saves injured cat
Rescue group to hold garage sale to help pay veterinary bills
One man simply couldn’t leave an injured cat lying in the middle of the road outside of his home, but as a result he now faces veterinary bills totaling more than $3,000.
Girls lacrosse: Shaker pulls away late to beat Niskayuna
Bison clinch second-best record in Suburban Council
Friday's girls lacrosse game between Shaker and Niskayuna was nearly a carbon copy of their first meeting. The Blue Bison (13-1 league, 13-1 overall) used a late surge to defeat the Silver Warriors 10-7 in Latham and clinch the second-best overall record in the Suburban Council.
Man faces jail for rape
A Troy man pleaded guilty to rape in Albany County Supreme Court on Friday, May 11, according to Albany County District Attorney David Soares.
Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
As we near the end of the regular season, it's time to look at which boys lacrosse player should be this year's Suburban Council most valuable player.
Morse eyes Breslin's Senate seat
Albany County Legislature Chairman Shawn Morse wants Sen. Neil Breslin’s Senate seat. Morse, D-Cohoes, announced his run for the newly redrawn 44th Senate District on Wednesday, May 2.
'Driving hammered will get you nailed'
Student's anti-DWI design wins billboard contest
Emily Himmelwright has a message about the dangers of drinking and driving —“driving hammered will get you nailed” —and every time motorists drive by the corner of Fermac Street in Colonie, it’s relayed loud and clear.
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